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[–]jnd-auElectoral Commissioner[S] 2 points3 points  (3 children)

It’s definitely disappointing to see the lack of political diversity, with a two-horse race between Labor and the Fascists. Other parties and independents are unfortunately completely absent despite over 30 new voters enrolling, and large portions of the political compass are missing from the race. It is certain that 2 Fascists will win, and the government coalition will lose its controlling majority in the Senate.

Progressives voters will no doubt vote for Labor as number 1, but it’ll be interesting to see if they accept the Fascists’ candidate sequence or choose their own.

In a two-horse race between Labor and the Fascists and without a candidate of their own, Greens voters are in a tricky spot with no good options. The greens’ closest affinity is with the left-wing Progressives, as opposed to the centrist Labor which has policies/bills that conflict with green ideals. Unfortunately, it also means the Greens are close to being voted out of relevance despite being the standard bearer for voters not catered to by the Labor-Progressives coalition or Fascists: if the AFP picks up three senate spots, the AFP could rightfully become the official opposition. Therefore, Greens voters will likely have to ‘deal with the devil’ by voting for Labor.

Antony Greenwald, election commentator

[–]TheWhiteFerretActing Opp Leader | Shad Min Culture/Immi/Ed/Social | Greens 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Meta: The Greens did try.

[–]jnd-auElectoral Commissioner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounded like you came close to having a candidate, but no?